Question 1

Is Harrington a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Harrington is a small coastal village at the mouth of the Manning River where river meets surf, with a relaxed, holiday-town feel that attracts holidaymakers, fishers and retirees. Recreation centres on the estuary and the beach, with boating, fishing and long coastal walks common, and nearby headlands and wetlands offering birdlife and coastal scenery. The town has a local strip of shops and cafés for everyday needs, while greater services are found in the nearby regional centre. Housing is low-rise and often holiday-oriented, from older weatherboard cottages to modern beachside units.

The community counts 3,381 people and skews older, with a median age of 64. Couple families without children make up the majority of households, and about four in five homes are owner-occupied. There has been recent river and coastal work and the town retains a three-lane boat ramp with a pontoon and facilities, alongside civic upgrades such as the hall and extended library access. Whether Harrington suits you will depend on whether you want a small, coastal, boating-oriented community and an older, largely owner-occupied population.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Harrington?

Accepted Answer

Housing costs in Harrington sit high against local incomes recorded at the most recent Census. The median house price of $779,000 works out to about 17.0 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes. Renting also takes a large share of local income: the average house rent of $530 a week is about 60.0% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and the average unit rent of $405 a week is about 45.9%.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Harrington a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If you're weighing Harrington as an investment, the clearest feature over the past 12 months is that rents have moved more strongly than house values. House values edged up 1.7% over the year, while house rents rose 6.0% and unit rents rose 8.0%.

Put simply, the value figure points to only a slight gain in what houses are worth over the year, while rental income grew by a more notable amount and unit rents outpaced house rents. Which of those outcomes matters most to you depends on whether you are prioritising capital growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$779K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	1.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	21	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	86	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$530	$405
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.0%	8.0%

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